To be stung by e defeat (or by what someone says or does). [Terpukul oleh kekalahan (atau oleh apa yang dikatakan atau dilakukan orang lain)]. Contoh: I was so stung by his words that I struck him in the face.

All the same — nevertheless. (Walaupun begitu). Contoh: He was ill but he worked hard all the time.

To break up a discussion, meeting, dan sebagainya. (Menghentikan suatu pembicaraan, rapat). Contoh: We met at 6.00 p.m. and broke up the discussion at 8.00.

Barbara: Oh, these newspaper headlines are difficult to understand. Listen, what does this one mean? “Broke — Stole Frozen Food?”

Peter: It means the man was broke: he had no money, so he stole some frozen food — food that is frozen to keep it fresh.

Barbara: Oh, I see — but listen to this: “Stung by defeat!” “Obviously stung by his defeat yesterday, Smithers swung and struck with great determination and finaly won this afternoon.

Peter: Oh, Smithers is a golfer: it means that stung or annoyed by his recent he swung his club and struck the ball in very detemined way this afternoon and won the game.

Harry: You’re certainly clever at headlines, Peter. What newspaper are you reading?

Peter: I’ve choosen the Guardian this morning. After reading some of the newspaper Mother’s got there, I swore I’d never do so again.

Pamela: Oh, don’t exaggerate. They’re not as bad as that.

Barbara: But listen to this. What on earth does it mean? “Twenty and Never been Kissed.”

Peter: It means that the girl is twenty years old and that she’s never been kissed.

Barbara: What a ridiculous news item! I agree with Peter. Some newspaper really trivial — full of gosip, divorce and crime.

Harry : All the same you’ve certainly been buried in them for the last quarter of an hour!

Barbara : That isn’t true! The only good thing that you can say about these newspaper is that the print and pictures excellent. Listen, here’s a sensational report about a man who stole his brother’s false teeth.

Harry : You see, it does interest you —

Peter: No, but many English papers are excellent. If you read the Times or the Guardian or …..

Harry: I think we should break up this discussion.

Pamela: Yes, what are we going to do this morning? You spoke of going to see someone, Mr. Sallis.

Harry: Yes — I think I’ll phone this business friend of mine.

Pamela: Would you like to see some of the shops with me, Mrs. Sallis?

Barbara: That’s very kind of you. Could we go to the one where you bought that lovely dress you’re wearing? I liked the one you wore yesterday too.

Pamela: All, right —

Barbara: After reading those newspaper, I feel that everyone we meet will either be divorced or wearing someone else’s teeth.